a) b) seem to describe the water-pollinated submerged plants.Which one of these is incorrect? (a) the pollen grains have mucilaginous covering.(b) the brightly coloured female flowers have long stalk to reach the surface

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a) The pollen grains have a mucilaginous covering

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